Iran Angelo (left) and niece Camila Angelo (right) [Instagram] Iran Angelo (left) and niece Camila Angelo (right) [Instagram]

Soccer legend Hulk is currently preparing for the new season with Atletico Mineiro in Brasil’s top division.

However, the 36-year-old is currently dealing with unwanted headlines off the field. Hulk infamously left his then wife, Iran Angelo, for her niece, Camila Angelo.

Iran spoke with British tabloid The Daily Mirror this week to blast the scandalous couple, which have a child together.

“Lies and disloyalties are like knives,” she told The Mirror. “They cut our flesh, make us bleed, dry up, die a little inside. But for those that have God in their lives, this dying means rebirth. I am reborn with each disappointment and each lie that is unmasked because Jesus made me strong.”

She saved her harshest words for her niece, saying she gave everything to her.

“I gave everything to this girl since she came into the world. I sacrificed my dreams so many times to make her dreams come true.”

The salvo didn’t stop there.

“And here I’m not just talking about material goods, because these are easy to give when you have money, but love, affection, attention, respect… everything.

“She knew my weaknesses, insecurities, pain, fears and had my unconditional love,” Iran said.

“She managed my life, and for me everything that she said was good, it was correct, it was ethical. She was perfect in everything and I gave her the direction of my life.

“If I was wrong, my God, it was because I loved and trusted too much.”

Hulk, for his part, has yet to officially comment on the interview.

[The Daily Mirror]